Important Information before you buy Gemstone

Ruby - The Royal Gemstone of the Planet Sun

Natural Ruby Stones also reffered to as Manik in Hindi are the Gemstones of the Sun which rules the sign of Leo and is the King of the Zodiac. The Sun is the King of all existing phenomena in the solar system. The Sun represents the male or father principle. The Sun gives us vitality and the power of resistance and immunity. It is responsible for our body's constitution. The Sun gives life force, power of will, intellect, brilliance, prosperity, success in worldly affairs, wealth, personal conduct, activity, cheerfulness, good fortune, wisdom, ambition, fame, the understanding of the phenomenal world, and the knowledge of medicine. It also governs our relationship with temples and holy places.

The Sun is masculine, forthright, independent, regimented, illuminating, and purifying. It is the source of all intellect on earth - the protector and preserver of life - and the ruler of the intellect. The Sun rides a chariot pulled by seven horses, representing the seven invisible rays of light and the seven colors. He holds the lotus of purity in three hands and grants fearlessness with his fourth.

In Sanskrit the Ruby is known by various names such as Manikya, manik, Padmaraag, Lohit, Shohnratna, Raviratna, Shohnopol, Kookbinda, Sougandhik, Basuratna. In Hindi the Ruby is alsocalled as: Chunni, Rugal, Manik, Suryakaanta mani. In Urdu and Persian it Ruby is known as Yakuth and Soorkhh. It is light red like the color of a rose.

Ruby is a gemstone of the corundum family and is attractive because of its brilliance, if it is crystal clear and transparent. It is found in a variety of crimson and scarlet red colors ranging from pink to a ruddy violet color. It has the smooth and delicate luster of clarified butter.

Sources of Ruby Gemstones

Afghanistan

India

Kenya

Madagascar

Myanmar

Sri Lanka

Tanzania

Thailand

Vietnam

Ruby Gemstone - Scientific Gemological Data

Hardness & Toughness:

Hardness

9 on Mohs scale

Toughness

Usually excellent, but stones with certain treatments or large fractures or inclusions can be less durable

Specific Gravity

3.9 to 4.1

Refractive Index

1.76 to 1.77

Stability:

Environmental Factor

Reaction

Hardness

High heat can cause change in color or clarity, and can damage or destroy fracture and cavity-fillings

Toughness

Generally stable, but heat from bright lights can cause oil to leak or dry out

Specific Gravity

Can harm fillings and remove oil; soldering flux containing boron, and firecoat made with boric acid powder, will etch the surface of even untreated stones